Ariana Grande Facts for Kids
Ariana Grande is a popular American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has millions of fans all over the world, and her music videos and concerts are huge hits. Here are some fun facts about Ariana Grande that kids would love to know!
1) Ariana Grande was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. She is of Italian descent, and her full name is Ariana Grande-Butera.
2) Ariana began her career as an actress, appearing in Broadway musicals such as 13 and the Nickelodeon TV series Victorious and Sam & Cat.
3) Ariana’s first single “Put Your Hearts Up” was released in 2011, but it wasn’t until her second album, “My Everything” in 2014 that she became a household name.
4) Ariana is known for her high-pitched vocal range, which spans four octaves. She has been compared to iconic divas like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
5) Ariana is also a philanthropist – she actively supports charities such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics.
6) Ariana is a big fan of Harry Potter and has admitted that she has read all the books multiple times. Her pet pig, Piggy Smalls, is named after the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G, whose real name was Christopher Wallace, and also had the nickname “Biggie Smalls”.
7) Ariana has won numerous awards throughout her career, including three MTV Video Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and one Grammy Award.
8) Ariana is famous for her signature high ponytail, which she has revealed is due to the damage she has done to her hair from coloring it often during her time on Nickelodeon.
9) Ariana is an advocate for mental health and has spoken publicly about her struggles with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the tragic bombing at her Manchester concert in 2017.
10) Ariana has a tattoo on her left hand reading “hi” in cursive, which is a tribute to her grandfather, who passed away in 2014. He used to say “hi” instead of “goodbye” whenever they parted ways.